Electric Vehicle Guide
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Main Components of Electric Vehicle
The high voltage battery is used
when using the air conditioner /
heater. This may reduce the dis
-
tance to empty. Make sure to set
moderate temperatures when using
the air conditioner / heater and/or
use the pre-conditioning prior to
departures.
Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on
t
he number of years the vehicle
was used and/or the number of
charging cycles. This will reduce the
distance to empty over time.
When the charge capacity and dis
-
tance to empty keep falling, contact
an authorized Kia dealer for inspec
-
tion and maintenance.
If the vehicle will not be in use for an
ex
tended period of time, charge the
high voltage battery once every
three months to prevent it from
discharging. Also, if the charge
amount is not enough, immediately
charge to full and store the vehicle.
AC charge is recommended to keep
the high voltage battery in optim
a
l
condition.
If the HV battery is only charged to
80%,
an
d you minimize the number
of HV battery charging, you can
keep the HV battery performance in
optimal condition. (vs charging the
HV battery to 100% an/or charging
every drive cycle.)
䳜 Make sure to use a designated
charger when charging the HV
battery. Using different types of
chargers may have a serious
impact on vehicle durability.
䳜 Make sure that the HV battery
charge gauge does not reach E
(Empty). If the vehicle is kept at E
(Empty) for a long period, it may
damage the high voltage battery
and the high voltage battery may
have to be replaced depending on
the level of degradation.
䳜 If
the vehicle is in a collision, con
-
tact an authorized Kia dealer to
inspect whether the high voltage
battery is still connected.
The high voltage battery warmer
system operates when the charging
connector is connected to the vehi
-
cle.
However, the high voltage warmer
system
may not operate when bat
-
tery temperature drops below -95
F (-35 C).
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